Fuel prices remained relatively steady across the country in February, the latest AA Ireland fuel prices survey shows.
The average petrol price was €1.65 in February, up 2.5% on January 2023 of this year.
But diesel prices dropped slightly this month, with the average at €1.68 - 1.7% less than in January.
According to the AA, the average petrol driver now spends around €2,003 per year on fuel, while the average diesel buyer €1,680.
The average EV driver spends €1,306 on electricity, which the AA means that EV driving costs are around 34% less than running an equivalent petrol vehicle when it comes to fuelling.
It noted that fuel prices are petty stable, despite the introduction of an EU-wide ban on importing Russian oil products, which came into effect on February 5.
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The Government is also expected to end a reduction on duty on petrol and diesel at the end of February.
AA Ireland said the proposed cessation of the excise duty on petrol and diesel will increase fuel prices by 15 cents per litre for diesel and 20 cents per litre for petrol.
AA Ireland called for this increase to be staggered to avoid difficulties at fuel stations.
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"We need clarity around the possible switching off the excise duty reductions overnight will inevitably lead to anxiety leading up to the end of February, which could lead to tailback filling stations or pumps running dry in certain areas. A more prudent approach would be to stagger this over two to three months," the AA's Paddy Comyn said.
He also said that a new fuel blend, E10, is due to be introduced here, adding that people have been told nothing about its introduction.
"A recent AA Ireland Twitter account survey showed that 91% of respondents had never heard of the fuel," he stated.
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